Since the Prophet S.A.W.S. did not have Mehdi as his name, how can Imam Mehdi have the same name as the Prophet S.A.W.S.?
Answer
Muhammad and Ahmad – the praised one
Mahdi literally means the guided. That will be his title as he will be guided by Allah Ta’ala.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.